Sarah Cowling

United Kingdom

Join Sarah, and discover the History of Christmas and York in an extra-special
walking tour through the twinkling streets of York. Once voted ‘the most festive’ city,
the medieval heart echoes with the voices of Christmas past. Wrap up toasty warm,
as the smell of roasting chestnuts and the sound of carols drift on the crisp evening
air. Plus, who knows? - we might even pass a takeaway mulled wine stand!
According to one 19th-century historian, over 1,500 years ago, in AD 521, King
Arthur and his retinue celebrated Christmas in the city of York 'not by holy conversion
and devout exercises,' as he wrote reprovingly, 'but in the spirit of heathen revelry;
with feasting and mirth; in wantonness and many excesses... this was the first ever
Christmas festival held in Britain’   
 
If this is true, then York is THE original Christmas City. If not, then York has still
witnessed two millennia of Mid-Winter festivities in the guises of Solstice, Saturnalia,
Yule and of course Christmas! They have all left their mark on our celebrations
today. 

‘……. a fun and lovely insight into the history of Christmas and York……

Join Sarah, and discover the History of Christmas and York in an extra-special
walking tour through the twinkling streets of York.

York Christmas Walking Tour

Constantine the Great

Kate Holman

Step into Christmas with York’s biggest festive musical spectacular the Big Christmas Concert. You’ll be greeted by a brass band, then taken on a journey through the Christmas classics. From soul stirring acoustic versions of your favourite carols to the old Christmas bangers from the Pogues and Slade. Treat yourself to a mulled wine, sing along, and embrace the magical fairytale ambiance of old York.

There’ll be a Christmas game or two and festive jumpers and Christmas attire is optional but encouraged. With a fabulous PRIZE for the most outstanding costume!

This one sells out every year so book early to avoid disappointment!

The Big Christmas Concert is back in York with a matinee performance on 21st December. Get ready for another fun packed festive spectacular!

Big Christmas Concert - MATINEE

Q York

Prima

Tickets are now for sale for our forthcoming afternoon Family Christmas concerts on Saturday 14th and 21st December, 4pm - 5pm, set in the beautiful St Olave’s Church in the heart York.

Join the singers of Prima Choral Artists and their exceptional guests for two afternoons of Christmas favourites for all the family. Conducted by Artistic Director and producer Eva Salecka, with New World String Quartet (Opera North), pianist Greg Birch and Sam Austin on organ this is your perfect way to celebrate Christmas in York!

From Prima’s high spirited, family favourites and modern choral arrangements of much loved seasonal pieces to stunning repertoire for strings, including Tchaikovsky and Rebikov, this one hour long programme promises festive cheer for all ages.

Book in advance from https://www.primavocalensemble.com/family-christmas-with-prima-choral-artists
or risk and buy last minute on the door (Open from 3:30pm). These are popular concerts, so early booking is highly recommended. Go to https://www.primavocalensemble.com for more concert details.


Join the singers of Prima Choral Artists and their exceptional guests for two afternoons of Christmas favourites for all the family. 

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York Christmas Walking Tour

York Christmas Walking Tour

Big Christmas Concert - MATINEE

FAMILY CHRISTMAS with PRIMA CHORAL ARTISTS

York Christmas Walking Tour